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Rockdale Art Farm
Creativity comes from a place within. It has the power to heal the deepest wounds by transforming immense pain into raw beauty. When we create, something in each of us comes alive. It allows us to reach past the mundane to produce exquisite masterpieces. So many of us have wandered away from creative and meaningful pastimes- when what we need is a little more creativity in our lives and a little less of the repetitive, ordinary routine.
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Reflections of a Baby Boomer
Throughout the Bible, God encourages us to help our neighbor with whatever resources we have. For Baby Boomers, we were more than encouraged to be involved in our communities In fact, if we weren't, it was hard to advance. Personally, I helped not because I had to, but because I enjoyed being involved, and being of service to my neighbors and communities.
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AWAKE School of Marketplace Leadership (ASML) Opens Soon!
For the majority of young adults and college students, the leap from the classroom to the marketplace is one of uncertainty. Most discover that they are unprepared. Our modern higher education system’s format consists mainly of lectures, papers, and classrooms.
Can Anger and Fear Affect Your Health?
Whenever I find a positive story, I am bothered by the comments that invariably express anger and hostility instead of embracing the good. A pilot safely lands a compromised plane, and as people express their gratefulness, someone has to comment that she was just doing the job she was trained to do and it was nothing special. Why not celebrate the skill and the lives saved?
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Local Financial Advisor Receives Edward Jones’ Eagle Award
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jason Witcher recently received the firm’s Eagle Award for “clear vision of both client and business goals” over the past year. Only 1,607 of the firm’s more than 16,000 financial advisors received the award.
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The Personality of Roadside Litter
The streets and roadsides of Rockdale County are interesting places to observe the personality of litter. The county is beautiful with its trees, pastures, bodies of water and rock formations. The sad part is that the roadsides reflect a personality that can be seen in its litter.
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There is Hope
There is a word in the English language that I hate more than any other word. Suicide. I detest how it attempts to snatch the purpose and meaning of each person on this planet. This word comes to steal, kill and destroy. It’s relentless in trying to creep up and speak hopelessness to the heart of any woman or man. Recently, two celebrities made a choice that affected everyone that loved them. Something from this world was stolen that brought a flavor that will never be tasted again.
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Introduction to Homeschooling 101
When it comes to choosing the educational path for their children, Georgia families have many options. While most people are familiar with the traditional brick and mortar public school, not all families find this a good fit. Thankfully, with just a little research and maybe some trial and error, they can find an alternative that works both for the family and the student.
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Who is Awake?
You have asked, and we are answering. “Who is AWAKE Communities International and what do they have to do with The Metro Times?” In short, we are a young community of passionate leaders dedicated to seeing communities and individuals thrive through training and inspiring youth and young adults to pursue their God-given destinies while learning to serve the cities they live in. How we do that is the real news.
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Fun in the Son
Albert Einstein said, “When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge.” This is the time of the year when we can infuse our daily activities with adventure, exploration, and imagination in His beautiful world.
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Make Food Memories with Your Kids this Summer
My strongest childhood memories involve my family and food. Summer nights, holidays, and vacations all created reasons to try new foods, prep dishes together, and enjoy each other’s company around the table. It’s no wonder that I ended up in a job that combines nutrition, family, and community!
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